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CA08 ORY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ORY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 165/65/13 ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on lower engine bay ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, by rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 165/65/13 ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak on lower engine bay ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,275 miles

Oil leak

eml on.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

eml on.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,898 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre low on tread

Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,898 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,011 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate poor condition

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate poor condition

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

dampness on steering rack

front number plate discolouring

small chips in front screen

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CA08 ORY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA08 ORY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA08 ORY registered?

CA08 ORY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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